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Hundreds Of Health Professionals Sign Letter Supporting Protests

Hank Berrien
Hundreds Of Health Professionals Sign Letter Supporting Protests
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An open letter signed by almost 1,300 people which says the signers are “public health professionals, infectious diseases professionals, and community stakeholders” advocates for the current protests around the nation. The letter states, “In addressing demonstrations against white supremacy, our first statement must be one of unwavering support for those who would dismantle, uproot, or reform racist institutions.”

As NPR noted, the letter was “initially written by infectious disease experts at the University of Washington.”

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